Why PRRR

We are a litigation boutique with a broad range of expertise and experience. We are routinely involved in Canada's highest profile cases, whether complex commercial litigation or class actions, professional discipline or labour disputes. We are trusted to manage the most sensitive legal issues facing businesses of every size, individuals, labour unions, professional regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and public interest organizations. We are devoted to excellence in advocacy in every area of our practice.

Overview

Our specialized Class Action group is experienced both in prosecuting and defending class proceedings.

The Class Action group is a team of talented lawyers and support staff, with recognized expertise in prosecuting and defending class actions, who devote a significant portion of their practices to this complicated and specialized form of litigation. Acting as class counsel on some cases, and as defence counsel on others gives the Class Action group unique strategic insight in an area where most firms typically represent only one side or the other.

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First and foremost, we are committed to excellence in advocacy. Although a number of the lawyers at Paliare Roland concentrate their practice in specific areas of litigation, no one is required to do so. The firm's culture is rooted firmly in the belief that a good litigator is able to do virtually any type of case. Consequently, the ability to advocate on behalf of a client -- any client -- is the primary skill we look for in a lawyer.

People

Chris Paliare
O.Ont., LSM, LL.B., LL.M.

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Chris Paliare is a pioneer in boutique litigation. His unique combination of sophisticated legal skills, strategic instincts, and creativity has earned him recognition as one of the top litigators in the country.

Education

University of Texas at Austin, LL.M, 1971

Osgoode Hall, LL.B., 1970

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 1973

Professional Affiliations

International Academy of Trial Lawyers (Eastern Canadian Chair), Fellow

International Society of Barristers, Fellow

American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, former Ontario Provincial Chair, and Honourary Member of COMBAR

Chris has appeared before numerous administrative tribunals as well as in every level of trial and appellate court in the Province of Ontario, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Acting on behalf of professionals who have come into conflict with their regulatory agencies, Chris regularly appears before the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and before disciplinary bodies.

Chris has supervised the conduct of multi-jurisdictional litigation. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker to professional industry groups on the impact of litigation trends and employment and labour issues.

On July 4, 2017, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Angus v. Municipality of Port Hope, 2017 ONCA 566, which reviews key principles in determining whether obligations are pursuant to contract or trust. Chris Paliare, Richard Stephenson, and Lindsay Scott successfully represented the Municipality of Port Hope as appellant.

Lexpert/American Lawyer Media Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

Mondaq’s Employment Lawyers

Recognized in Best Lawyers as one of a group of 39 “most eminent and influential Bet-the-Company Litigators” from across Canada

The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers

The International Who’s Who of Commercial Litigators (Law Business Research)

The International Who’s Who of Labour and Employment Lawyers

Benchmark Canada 2013

Community Involvement

Canadian Macedonian Place, Vice-President and Board Member

Counsel to the Honourable Madam Justice Gloria Epstein with respect to the Dionne Quintuplet Review, 1998-99

Publications and Presentations

Chris has supervised the conduct of multi-jurisdictional litigation. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker to professional industry groups on the impact of litigation trends and employment and labour issues.

Chris is continuously listed in the following publications:
• Chambers Global The World’s Leading Lawyers
• Best Lawyers, Bet-the-Company Litigators
• Guide to the Leading 100 Canada/US Cross-Border Litigators
• Lexpert Guide to the 100 Most Creative Lawyers in Canada
• Lexpert/American Lawyer Media Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
• Mondaq’s Employment Lawyers
• Recognized in Best Lawyers as one of a group of 39 “most eminent and influentia Bet-the-Company Litigators” from across Canada
• The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers
• The International Who’s Who of Commercial Litigators (Law Business Research)
• The International Who’s Who of Labour and Employment Lawyers
• Benchmark Canada
• Mondaq's Employment Lawyers
• Euromoney’s Expert Guide to Global Labour and Employment Lawyers PLC Global Counsel Handbook